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Why scientists are trying to reengineer the cow's stomach | Scientists in California are working to genetically engineer the cow microbiome -- and in the process, eliminate methane emissions. (wapo.st)
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I'll note that if this works, it solves the methane problem, but not the land use problem associated with cattle.

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[–] AllNewTypeFace@leminal.space 5 points 2 months ago

Having one digestive tract per cow is kinda wasteful. Why not have dozens of cows hooked up to one central digestive system? The same goes from nervous systems.